Comparisons
Uruzgan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Ghazni and Farah
Uruzgan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Uruzgan fell steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Uruzgan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Tarinkot and Deh Rawud. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Uruzgan follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Uruzgan fare in comparison to others in Afghanistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Uruzgan was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 28 regions in Afghanistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Afghanistan, street construction in Uruzgan has become more disconnected. Uruzgan ranked 12th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Uruzgan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Uruzgan is Deh Rawud with an SNDi of 3.52, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tarinkot with an SNDi of 2.98, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Tarinkot, Deh Rawud
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Uruzgan fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Uruzgan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Tarinkot and Deh Rawud. Out of the two cities, Deh Rawud does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Deh Rawud peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Uruzgan is the 12th-most disconnected out of the 28 regions in Afghanistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Uruzgan ranked 12th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.